Apple iOS 17 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple iOS 17 reached end of life on 19 Nov 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
628 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apple iOS 26. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apple iOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Sept 2023 | — |
| End of life | 19 Nov 2024 | 1.7 years ago |
| Active support ended | 16 Sept 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 17.7.2 · 19 Nov 2024 | final |
Where to go from 17
Recommended target: Apple iOS 26.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple iOS 26 (latest release 26.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple iOS 17 still safe to use?
Apple iOS 17 reached end of life on 19 Nov 2024, 628 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple iOS 17?
Yes — the final release (17.7.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Apple iOS 17 to?
Upgrade to Apple iOS 26, the newest actively supported branch.